FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wilberforce Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Wilberforce Small Business Loans
Wilberforce unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Wilberforce Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilberforce Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.